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Atlanta Falcons Sign Veteran OT Jawaan Taylor
Taylor brings seven years of NFL starting experience to Atlanta's offensive line.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:29am
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A cubist interpretation of an offensive lineman's role in protecting the quarterback's blind side.Flowery Branch TodayThe Atlanta Falcons have officially signed free agent offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor. A second-round draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019, Taylor has started 111 games over his seven-year NFL career, including helping the Kansas City Chiefs reach the Super Bowl in 2023 and 2024. Taylor's signing comes after the retirement of Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary, and he joins an offensive line that returns starters at the other four positions.
Why it matters
The Falcons had the eighth-best rushing offense in the NFL last season, and Taylor is known as a strong pass blocker, which will be crucial with the team's left-handed quarterbacks. His addition provides experienced depth and stability to the offensive line as the team looks to build on its recent success.
The details
Taylor, who is 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds, has played virtually all of his professional snaps at right tackle. He spent his first four seasons with the Jaguars before signing with the Chiefs as a free agent in 2023. In his two years in Kansas City, the team won the Super Bowl and returned to the championship game. Taylor joins an Atlanta offensive line that returns starters at all four other spots but will have a new position coach in Bill Callahan.
- Taylor was a second-round draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2019 NFL Draft.
- He spent his first four seasons in Jacksonville before signing with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent in 2023.
- The Chiefs won the Super Bowl in Taylor's first year with the team and returned to the league's championship game in 2024.
- Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary retired on Wednesday, April 11, 2026.
The players
Jawaan Taylor
A veteran offensive tackle who has started 111 games over his seven-year NFL career, including helping the Kansas City Chiefs reach the Super Bowl in 2023 and 2024.
Kaleb McGary
A first-round pick by the Falcons in 2019, he started at right tackle for Atlanta in each of his first six seasons before retiring on April 11, 2026.
Ian Cunningham
The Falcons' general manager, who emphasized building through the trenches during his introductory press conference.
Bill Callahan
The Falcons' new offensive line coach.
Michael Penix Jr.
One of the Falcons' left-handed quarterbacks competing for the starting role.
Tua Tagovailoa
The other left-handed quarterback competing for the Falcons' starting QB job.
What they’re saying
“We must build through the trenches to be successful in this league, and Jawaan Taylor is an experienced starter who will help solidify our offensive line.”
— Ian Cunningham, Falcons General Manager
What’s next
The Falcons will continue to evaluate their roster and make additional moves as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.
The takeaway
The addition of Jawaan Taylor provides the Falcons with a veteran presence on the offensive line as they look to build on their recent success and compete for a playoff spot in 2026. His experience and skill set should help solidify the right tackle position and provide strong pass protection for the team's left-handed quarterbacks.
